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Representative model. Photo: Bull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 GMC Acadia recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
46
Latest campaign
Oct 12, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2Mar 16, 2023
Visibility1Oct 12, 2023
Equipment1Sep 22, 2022

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 12, 2023Latest campaign
Oct 12, 202323V681000

Visibility: windshield

A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V681000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Risk
A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232419690.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V681000 · Oct 12, 2023
Mar 16, 202323V172000

Power train: automatic transmission

A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V172000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V172000 · Mar 16, 2023
Feb 2, 202323V043000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V043000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
Risk
Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V043000 · Feb 2, 2023
Sep 22, 202222V708000

Equipment: other labels

Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V708000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V708000 · Sep 22, 2022
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component46

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
46Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train1328000
Engine1328201
Electrical system1022010
Unknown or other920010
Service brakes49002
Fuel/propulsion system37000
Steering37000
Forward collision avoidance24002
Hydraulic24000
Seat belts24002
Vehicle speed control24000
Visibility/wiper24000
Back over prevention24000
Air bags24201
Fuel system12000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “Vehicle Information: 2023 GMC Acadia VIN: [XXX] Description of Safety Defect: While operating the vehicle, a sudden and total loss of propulsion occurred without warning.”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771044
  • Service brakes

    “While driving my 2023 GMC Acadia, I experienced intermittent abnormal brake pedal behavior.”

    Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768312
  • Service brakes

    “The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at 2-3 MPH, the brake pedal became firm for 3–5 seconds.”

    Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768121

Other GMC Acadia model years

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2023 GMC Acadia recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Acadia. The most recent, 23V681000 (reported October 12, 2023), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 GMC Acadia recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: visibility (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 GMC Acadia?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 46 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 GMC Acadia?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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